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A Week in Jordan
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Jerash, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Discover the secrets of Petra with two full days exploring the Red Rose City
  • Experience Bedouin life at our private desert camp in Wadi Rum
  • Stroll through the ancient Roman streets of Jerash
  • Float in the tranquil waters of the Dead Sea, an unmissable experience
  • Visit Mount Nebo, said to be the burial site of Moses

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

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The Grand Epic of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel
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By Odynovo
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Aswan, Bethlehem, Cairo, Dead Sea, Jerash, Jerusalem, Luxor, Petra, Tel Aviv

Highlights

  • Discover the mysterious pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Kings Valley
  • Cruise leisurely along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor
  • View the Promised Land from Mt. Nebo and the Mosaic Map of the Holy Land
  • Trace the footsteps of Jesus and explore the old and new cities of Jerusalem

Themes

Cultural, Religious

What travelers are saying

"I cannot say enough good things about Odynovo, both on the coordination end (we worked with Laura Li, who was fantastic!) to the on-site people (shout out to our airport contact in Cairo Hassan, our skilled driver Ahmed, our fun Cairo guide Mai, and our knowledgable Aswan/Luxor guide Hazem - BEST crew EVER!!!) who make your trip a seamless, safe, exciting, educational, and all-around transformative life highlight. This experience was seriously a bucket-list one for my husband and me, and I can NOT emphasize enough how important the Odynovo team was to making Egypt an infinitely easier context to navigate. If you've watched travel vloggers and social media influencers attempt to navigate Egypt on their own and complain about a negative experience, fear not - if you go with Odynovo, every. single. thing. will be taken care of. There is NOTHING to worry about, and the experience was entirely positive. The people, the food, the culture, the historical sites and stories - with Odynovo taking care of all the logistical details, these are the only things you need to focus on. I am full of gratitude for the experience I had in Egypt, and I credit Odynovo for it. I will absolutely use them in the future for other destinations, and I urge you to do the same. I know my Egypt experience would not have been nearly the same had I not gone with Odynovo. Check out our adventure here: https://youtu.be/vMlAmVk7vBY Also, a passionate recommendation from my experience: DEFINITELY make the trip to Abu Simbel!! It was a major highlight (we went in a private car that left Aswan around 9am since we'd flown in from Cairo that morning). We stopped at the High Dam first, so by the time we arrived at Abu Simbel, the tour busses were on their way back to Aswan, and we had the whole of the site almost entirely to ourselves. It was one of the most awe-inspiring moments of my life. Do it. Stay the night in Abu Simbel if you can in order to avoid the crowds. It was amazing. ✨"

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Jordan Discovery
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Jerash, Madaba, Petra, Shobak, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • You’ll never forget your first glimpse of The Treasury in Petra. Spend a day taking in the majesty and mystery of this unforgettable place on a guided tour then enjoy free time to explore.
  • Experience the unique sensation of floating in the super-salty waters of the Dead Sea, then cover yourself in the mineral-rich mud for a spa treatment like no other.
  • Be welcomed into a local home in Petra where you’ll chat to your friendly family hosts over a traditional meal and learn what life is like in this popular spot.
  • Meet Bedouin locals, learn about their ways, and sleep under the stars in a desert camp in the far-out destination of Wadi Rum.
  • Relax in the seaside town of Aqaba on the shores of the Red Sea relax around its untouched reefs and transparent waters – a spectacular spot for snorkelling.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking

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Jordan Discovery
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Amman, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Jerash, Jerusalem, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • A journey through the best of Jordan, from Roman ruins to the Red Sea
  • Spend two full days exploring the tombs and temples of The Rose Red City of Petra
  • Experience Bedouin living at a secluded traditional camp on the sands of Wadi Rum

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Explore Jordan
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Dead Sea, Hadrian's Wall, Jerash, Jerusalem, Kerak Castle, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • With an included two-day pass to majestic Petra, you will not only have a guided tour of the complex but will also spend time at your leisure to focus on the sections that interest you.
  • Experience the best buoyance this side of outer space with time for your small group to effortlessly float in the super-salty waters of the Dead Sea.
  • Hop in a jeep and see the extraordinary desert scenery of Wadi Rum – a rugged lunar-like landscape of huge sandstone mountains and ancient structures hidden in the sandy dunes.
  • After your day of four-wheel-driving in Wadi Rum, spend a night under the stars with a special experience at a desert camp run by Bedouin locals – full of good food and warm hospitality.
  • Marvel at the well-preserved ancient Roman city of Jerash on a guided tour, and discover the religious significance and Ottoman and Byzantine influence in Madaba.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

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Premium Jordan
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Amman, Dana Biosphere reserve, Dead Sea, Jerash, Jordan Valley, Madaba, Petra, Shobak, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Spend a day exploring the majesty and mystery of Petra, embark on a 4WD drive adventure through wind-swept rock formations of Wadi Rum and experience the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea.
  • Lift the lid on Jordanian cuisine when you dine in a fantastic local restaurant in Amman, and learn the tricks of the trade during an immersive cooking class run by three sisters in the home of their grandmother.
  • Experience isolated elegance during your Feature Stay at a comfortable Bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum. Enjoy modern comforts while being surrounded by the vast desert, natural sandstone sculptures and a sky jewelled with stars.
  • Embrace local life as you travel with a passionate Jordanian leader, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the communities and historic sites you visit.
  • Join your Bedouin hosts in Wadi Rum for an Exclusive Experience to remember. Tuck into a traditional dinner cooked in a zarb (underground oven) while learning about the Bedouin way of life.
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Israel Unveiled: A Comprehensive Journey
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By Odynovo
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

al-Aqsa Mosque, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Dead Sea, Dome of the Rock, Ein-Karem Village, Galilee, Garden of Gethsemane, Garden Tomb, Golan Heights, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Jezreel Valley, Mount Massada, Mount Zion, Neve Tzedek, Qasr-el-Yahud, Sea of Galilee, Tel Aviv, Tel Megiddo, Yad Vashem

Highlights

  • Tour the Old City in Jerusalem including the Jewish Quarter and Western Wall
  • Explore Mount Massada's historic fortress and enjoy a cable car ride
  • Experience floating in the Dead Sea
  • Visit Bible sites around the Sea of Galilee
  • Discover Tel Aviv's vibrant neighborhoods and architecture

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"I cannot say enough good things about Odynovo, both on the coordination end (we worked with Laura Li, who was fantastic!) to the on-site people (shout out to our airport contact in Cairo Hassan, our skilled driver Ahmed, our fun Cairo guide Mai, and our knowledgable Aswan/Luxor guide Hazem - BEST crew EVER!!!) who make your trip a seamless, safe, exciting, educational, and all-around transformative life highlight. This experience was seriously a bucket-list one for my husband and me, and I can NOT emphasize enough how important the Odynovo team was to making Egypt an infinitely easier context to navigate. If you've watched travel vloggers and social media influencers attempt to navigate Egypt on their own and complain about a negative experience, fear not - if you go with Odynovo, every. single. thing. will be taken care of. There is NOTHING to worry about, and the experience was entirely positive. The people, the food, the culture, the historical sites and stories - with Odynovo taking care of all the logistical details, these are the only things you need to focus on. I am full of gratitude for the experience I had in Egypt, and I credit Odynovo for it. I will absolutely use them in the future for other destinations, and I urge you to do the same. I know my Egypt experience would not have been nearly the same had I not gone with Odynovo. Check out our adventure here: https://youtu.be/vMlAmVk7vBY Also, a passionate recommendation from my experience: DEFINITELY make the trip to Abu Simbel!! It was a major highlight (we went in a private car that left Aswan around 9am since we'd flown in from Cairo that morning). We stopped at the High Dam first, so by the time we arrived at Abu Simbel, the tour busses were on their way back to Aswan, and we had the whole of the site almost entirely to ourselves. It was one of the most awe-inspiring moments of my life. Do it. Stay the night in Abu Simbel if you can in order to avoid the crowds. It was amazing. ✨"

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Hidden Treasures of Jordan
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ajloun, Amman, Aqaba, Azraq, Dead Sea, Galilee, Jerash, Jerusalem, Jordan Valley, Kerak Castle, Little Petra, Madaba, Petra, Shobak, Temple of Zeus, Umm Qais, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Visit desert castles, steeped in centuries of history
  • Explore the ancient city of Jerash and Bethany
  • Float in the Dead Sea
  • Visit Mount Nebo, claimed to be Moses' burial site
  • Enjoy two days in Petra, the Red Rose City
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Cultural, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife

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Dead Sea Reviews & Ratings

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Oct 2018

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A Week in Petra

A great week with a great bunch of people This was the trip just as I expected it - Petra being the highlight, but Wadi Rum coming a close second. Or maybe Jerash?...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A week in Jordan

An excellent trip, very full on but really interesting. Although the trip notes state that the trip is 'moderate' I would say it was more energetic than moderate....

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic week, thoroughly recommend

An awe inspiring trip, with something for everyone, and covering all the key sights, sounds and tastes of Jordan. I knew I wanted to see Petra, but didn't really h...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

a week in jordon

full on trip which was very informative and interesting. all sites were good especially Petra, Little Petra and camping in Wadi Rum Eddy was entertaining and engag...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A Week in Jordan

Highlight was night in the desert. Trek round Petra also very good. Trip to Aqaba seemed a bit superfluous. Maybe cancel that and have two nights in desert camp in...

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Where is the Dead Sea?

As a lake that remains unmatched by its low elevation and lack of life, the Dead Sea is a landlocked body of water in southwestern Asia. Its eastern shore is part of Jordan, while the western side is part of Israel and the West Bank. It lies directly in the Jordan Rift Valley at a significant 430 meters (1411 feet) below sea level.

Can you stay at the Dead Sea?

Travelers are welcome to visit the many hotels that line the Dead Sea throughout the year. Many offer exclusive beach access to sandy shorelines that differ greatly from the public access points with stones at the waterline.

Similarly, travelers can also enjoy hot springs and spa treatments that use the Dead Sea’s natural mud and water, which is well-known for its minerals and special properties. It is important for travelers at the Dead Sea in Israel to consider that prices for hotels will be much higher during Passover, which usually occurs at the beginning of April. 

Best time to visit the Dead Sea

The extremely high salt content of the Dead Sea is just as unique as its weather patterns, which can differ greatly from surrounding cities. Therefore, the best time to visit the Dead Sea is during the spring months of March through May. This is because temperatures are not as high as they are in the summer, making the heat comfortable for travelers who are walking along or are in the sea.

Chances of rain are also the slimmest during this season, even as nature preserves such as Ein Gedi and the Mujib Reserve of Wadi Mujib are in full bloom. Similarly, tourism is not at its peak during this time, which means that the marketplaces and hotels will be less crowded with other travelers. 

For those looking to immerse themselves in the cultures around the Dead Sea, the fall months of September through November may be considered. While hotel prices are at their highest and will need to be booked far in advance along with excursions, travelers will be able to participate in the Tamar music festival that is brought on by the Jewish “high holidays” of Sukkot, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur.

At the same time, bird migrations can be observed at the various nature preserves, which the cooler weather allows longer tours of. 

Weather around the Dead Sea

Given the unique location of the Dead Sea, travelers can enjoy visiting it at any point in the year since it rarely experiences inclement weather conditions. Outside of certain high temperatures or humidity levels during the summer, the weather around the Dead Sea is usually the opposite of the water. In the winter, the sea is typically warmer than the land around it while the opposite happens during the summer.

This makes it an ideal holiday location that travelers can capitalize on without fear of precipitation altering other travel plans. Another benefit of the Dead Sea is the fact that its low elevation allows fewer UV rays to reach travelers, giving them the chance to enjoy the year-round sun that the area is known for, for as long as they choose. 

Do most Jordan tours visit the Dead Sea?

Since the Dead Sea is a critical point of interest for international travelers and locals alike, most Jordan tours will visit the Dead Sea. Typically, these tours will take place over the course of a day (unless travelers choose to stay at one of the many sea-side hotels) and begin in either Amman or Aqaba.

From Amman, there is a 1.5 drive that can be done by bus or car to reach the sea. This makes the city a prime location to stay at for those on budget excursions. From Aqaba, the Desert Highway will get travelers to the Dead Sea in about 4 hours. Aqaba is also a great city to take a tour of Wadi Rum or Petra before heading out to the sea.

Is it safe?

Travelers to the Dead Sea may believe that the name of the lake is associated with some sort of toxicity. However, this could not be further from the truth, as the Dead Sea is well-known as a safe, therapeutic location for travelers and locals to indulge in mineral water and mud treatments for various ailments.

Countless photos depict travelers relaxing with books in their hands as they float in the Dead Sea, another indication of how peaceful the location is. Travelers are still cautioned to monitor political developments in the West Bank side of the sea, as this area was claimed by Israel in 1967. This has led to greater scrutiny of Muslim or Arab passports by Israel border patrol.

In the same way, passport stamps from Israel may cause travelers to be barred from visiting other surrounding countries. Fortunately, Jordan still allows travelers from Israel to visit the Dead Sea, a fact which travelers may consider as they review their excursion itineraries.

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